Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S10
50.8Performance28.9
65.3Display35.4
71Camera37.4
59.3Battery26.4
94.7Features49.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+34). Samsung Galaxy S10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- 29% lower weight: 157 g vs 221 g
- 13% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 486 ppi
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 550 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 38% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+200% | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+320% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+49% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+147% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 157 g+29% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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